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Global Net Lease Inc (GNL)

350 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in GNL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — GNL

Based on 353 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GNL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
353 hedge funds hold GNL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

167 buying148 selling
Last quarter: 167 funds bought or added vs 148 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 39 → 56 → 48. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
219 out of 353 hedge funds have held GNL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

41 → 38 → 39 → 56 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 39 → 56 → 48. A growing number of institutions are discovering GNL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 358 holders: 242 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 37 entered 1–2 years ago, and 79 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds
52 of 352 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — GNL

In 2026 Q1, 167 hedge funds were net buyers of GNL (48 opened a new position, 119 added to an existing one), while 148 reduced or exited (114 trimmed, 34 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 35% of total institutional value in GNL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 353.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GNL

How many hedge funds hold GNL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of GNL vs. share price

Market Analysis: GNL

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Company Profile: GNL

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Global Net Lease Inc (GNL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GNL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLRE) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 81d ago
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XLRE
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GNL outperformed XLRE by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
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XLRE
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Since the filing became public, GNL outperformed XLRE by nan% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GNL
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 350 339 3.24%
13F Shares 152M 150M 1.36%
Total Value $1.40B $1.29B 8.58%
New Positions 47 56 -9
Increased Positions 116 108 +8
Closed Positions 36 32 +4
Reduced Positions 113 120 -7
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

350 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in GNL. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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Top 25 GNL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Helix Partners Management LP 7.57% 3,021,832 $28.3M
2 Taconic Capital Advisors LP 5.07% 1,240,986 $11.6M
3 Waterfall Asset Management, LLC 2.08% 397,609 $3.7M
4 Blue Sky Capital Consultants Group, Inc. 1.57% 351,914 $3.3M
5 Miller Global Investments, LLC 1.27% 147,885 $1.4M
6 Beck Capital Management, LLC 0.96% 448,467 $4.2M
7 Gagnon Securities LLC 0.37% 170,125 $1.6M
8 Concorde Asset Management, LLC 0.32% 69,905 $654K
9 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 0.29% 27,770 $260K
10 Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.23% 22,651 $212K
11 VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC 0.22% 29,346 $275K
12 Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.22% 309,168 $2.9M
13 Cobblestone Asset Management LLC 0.19% 44,945 $421K
14 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.16% 78,171 $732K
15 NFSG Corp 0.15% 98,888 $926K
16 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.13% 241,333 $2.3M
17 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.12% 43,754 $410K
18 Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.12% 111,782 $1.0M
19 Paralel Advisors LLC 0.11% 295,500 $2.8M
20 Heffernan Advisory, Inc 0.11% 12,896 $121K
21 Van Diest Capital, LLC 0.11% 14,928 $140K
22 Thompson Investment Management, INC. 0.09% 77,164 $722K
23 Brown Advisory Inc 0.09% 5,905,422 $55.3M
24 Lazari Capital Management, INC. 0.08% 25,267 $236K
25 Ritholtz Wealth Management 0.08% 504,056 $4.7M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Global Net Lease Inc (GNL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GNL?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GNL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for GNL?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 167 funds bought or added vs 148 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for GNL holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 52 of 352 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held GNL?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 219 out of 353 hedge funds have held GNL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Global Net Lease Inc (GNL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GNL has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLRE sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GNL has gained nan% vs nan% for XLRE. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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